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The Race for an AFC Playoff Spot Heats Up It has been a roller coaster season for the Bills and it continued on Sunday with a 16-10 road win over AFC foe the Kansas City Chiefs. The win was sealed by Rookie Tre’Davious White’s interception of Alex Smith with less than two minutes remaining. Despite a rough 3 week stretch which saw the Bills losing to the Jets, Saints and the Chargers, this win puts the Bills squarely in the hunt for an AFC Wild Card Playoff spot. Looking Forward Towards the ...
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Consider shopping local this holiday season and supporting your neighbors by shopping the 3rd Annual #thisisbuffalo Artists Market. Join Ellicott Development as we once again welcome over 50 Buffalo local vendors and artists into the lobby of the Ellicott Square Building for our holly, jolly holiday market! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, don’t think twice – browse local artists’ creations on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 4:30-8:30pm. The wide ...
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Contrary to what you might see in the movies, you can absolutely pull off a cozy, festive Thanksgiving celebration no matter how large (or small) your living space. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner in an apartment, small house, or even a tiny home can be just as fun and memorable as spending the holiday in a larger home. Preparing your apartment for a holiday get-together can seem a little intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be stressful. These tips can help you make sure that your home is ...
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Natural fiber optics and cool temps help Buffalo stand out. The technology industry is enjoying a period of innovation and growth worldwide, with major city centers such as Buffalo, New York, popping up across the country that challenge Silicon Valley for the tech leader title. As early as 2015, the Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls metropolitan area emerged as a dynamic hub for the tech companies, in part thanks to the city's cool climate, strong economy and cross-cultural ...
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Use some savvy strategies for stretching your living space.  When you have a lot of stuff in a compact apartment space, creativity is key. The average two-person apartment in the U.S. is approximately 900 square feet, according to Multifamily Executive, and that's not all that much. Taking advantage of vertical space, choosing furniture that is multi-purpose and converting otherwise wasted space into storage are all effective strategies for making the most of your new ...
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September is a month of change. Change in season, change in temperatures, and change in scenery at 500 Pearl! Check out the pictures below to see for yourself just how impressive the progress at 500 Pearl was this past month. Check back monthly for new progress photos and if you take any pictures of your own, make sure to send it to Ellicott Development on our Facebook page. ...
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If you’ve “Liked” the Ellicott Development Apartments page on Facebook, you may have recently seen this post talking about some of the top reasons adults ages 55 and older are choosing to ditch the suburbs and trade in their homes for apartments in the city. While there are a plethora of reasons why apartment living might be in your future (we’re looking at you, empty nesters!), here are 9 of the best reasons why you might be happier in an apartment. Easier to maintain & a low ...
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